Brain Wave by Poul Anderson

Brain Wave

Poul Anderson

164 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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A fascinating 'what if novel, Brainwave is an exploration into the ways human society is organized and the assumptions that are made about how life is valued. It is also a novel about equality and what happens when the hierarchical structures by w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 60%
hopeful 50%
dark 30%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 40% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | Yes: 44%

Average rating

3.41

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